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Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 9 User’s Guide H330, H730, and H830

Installing the PERC 9 adapter

CAUTION:Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE:It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the system.
  1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
  2. Open the system.
  3. Align the card-edge connector with the connector on the system board.
    To prevent damage to the card, you must hold the card by its edges only.
  4. Press the card-edge down until the card is fully seated.
  5. Align the PERC card connector with the card connector on the system board and push the PERC card towards the connector to seat it firmly.
  6. Connect the SAS data cable connectors to the card.
    NOTE:Ensure that you connect the cable according to the connector labels on the cable. The cable does not function properly if reversed.
  7. Route the SAS data cable through the clip on the card and through the channel on the inner side of the chassis.
  8. Attach the connector labeled "SAS A" to connector SAS A on the backplane, and attach the connector labeled "SAS B" to connector SAS B on the backplane.
  9. Close the system.
  10. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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